Accountant

Accountant job description

An Accountant is responsible for managing and the reporting of financial information for an organisation. Whilst an Accountant may perform all the tasks encompassed in an accountancy role in smaller companies, different accountants are generally responsible for different accountancy areas in larger companies. This can include financial accounting and management accounting.

Accountant duties and responsibilities of the job

As one of the most crucial roles not just of any finance team, but any company, the Accountant job description is a dynamic role with a multitude of responsibilities, including:Examining bank statements and reconciling them with general ledger entriesExamining expenses submitted by employeesKeeping an eye on incoming payments from accounts receivable and outgoing payments from accounts payableCreating company financial reports with the above information includedAnalysing data collected in order to determine the state of the company’s financial healthAnalysing data to understand where the company is generating and losing revenueExamining the proficiency of the software programs used to organise dataGenerating financial reports that display the company’s profits, equity and cash flow

Accountant job qualifications and requirements

A degree, although not always mandatory, is very advantageous in an accountancy career. A Bachelor’s degree in the following is particularly favoured:AccountingBusiness studiesEconomicsManagementTypically too, accounting positions require professional certification. The Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) is the most recognised body, however there are a number of international accounting bodies that are recognised too.

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Salary for Accountant
90000 - 115000
25th Percentile
90000
The applicant has limited or no experience in the position and is still developing their skills. Demand: Low
50th Percentile
103000
The applicant has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills. Demand: Moderate
75th Percentile
115000
The applicant has above-average experience, has (nearly) all necessary skills, and may also have specialised qualifications. Demand: High
Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits, and KiwiSaver.
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